Posts Tagged with "travel tip"
Monday Escape: Raglan, New Zealand
Each Monday, I’ll post a travel photo with a brief description of the area. Through this feature, you’ll hopefully get a small taste of a fascinating destination. Today’s Monday Escape takes you to Raglan, New Zealand – a small, surf community located about three hours south of Auckland. You’ll know you’re in a surf town [...]
Continue reading...Experiencing Franz Josef Glacier
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
If you ever find yourself in Franz Josef Village, on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island, you’ll be there for one reason – and one reason only. You’ve come to see Big Franz – Franz Josef Glacier. Franz Josef Village (population, 300) exists solely because of the glacier found just outside of town. [...]
Continue reading...Bungy Jumping in Queenstown – Nevis Highwire
Monday, December 28, 2009
A bungy jump is arguably one of the most difficult things you’ll ever have to do. To stand on the edge of a bridge and jump goes against everything that feels right. Every part of your body, your mind, your rational thinking conscience says, “no, absolutely not.” To overcome that voice in your head and [...]
Continue reading...A Day Wine Tasting in Marlborough
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
In the days and weeks before my move to New Zealand, I developed a taste for one of New Zealand’s most well known exports – not lamb, but Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a beautiful wine known for its refreshing, crisp, and tropical taste. Some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc comes from Marlborough – I [...]
Continue reading...Subscribe to Backpackingmatt: Life's a Journey – A Budget Travel Blog:
Grab the RSS feed for Free Updates!
(What's this? — Learn more about RSS)
OR Get blog updates sent directly to your inbox by entering your email address below:
- An Open Letter to Twenty-Somethings in America
- On Top of the World: Climbing Ben Lomond in Queenstown
- 7 Must-Do Experiences for an Alternative Visit to Athens
- 15 Tips for Your First Experience Backpacking in Australia
- Confessions of a Backpacker: I’m in Love
- Go Green or Go Home: Tips for Being Eco-Friendly on the Road
- My 7 Links: The Best of the Journey
- Take a Hike: Top Spots for Sydney Walks
- Epic Queenstown New Zealand Day Trip: Hiking Mount Alfred
- 5 Tips for Finding Vegetarian on the Road
- Confessions of a Backpacker: I'm in Love
- An Open Letter to Twenty-Somethings in America
- On Top of the World: Climbing Ben Lomond in Queenstown
- Update, Looking Back, and Living and Working in New Zealand
- Climbing New Zealand's Iconic Mitre Peak (Photo Essay)
- 5 Tips for Finding Vegetarian on the Road
- 15 Tips for Your First Experience Backpacking in Australia
- Another Weekend in Paradise ... Snowboarding in Queenstown
- Epic Queenstown New Zealand Day Trip: Hiking Mount Alfred
- 7 Must-Do Experiences for an Alternative Visit to Athens
- Solo Female Nomad: When I lived in California I found it impossible to save enough to travel - so I changed that by moving. As a result I can live a bit more minimally, ...
- Claire Walsh: Hey Matt - excelent list I have just returned from a round the world trip and the non chain hostel is the best peice of advice. I stayed at a small ho...
- Jamie: Interesting Blog. When I booked a Jucy in NZ, I used www.travelsavernz.com. The offered the cheapest jucy prices by miles. I don't know how they do it...
- Audrey | That Backpacker: Looks like an epic climb! I think I would feel a little vertigo looking down!...
- Vagabonding Adam: A perfect blog post for any newbie blogger (Like myself) Whilst blogging success would be a real compliment and a benefit, I think it should come s...
- Jeremy Branham: Wow, those are AWESOME photos! I would love to explore New Zealand but some of those photos and climbs scare me a little!...
Search the Site:
Copyright © 2012 Backpackingmatt: Life's a Journey – A Budget Travel Blog.
Header created by Griffin Stewart at The Traveling Designer.
Proudly powered by WordPress 
Sunday, January 10, 2010
8 Comments